World Patient Safety Day

On Sunday 17 August Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell issued a press comment calling for more collaboration between GPs and patients on safety issues which affect them both.

Rebuild GP Campaign

The BMA and GPDF campaign to raise awareness of the challenges general practice faces and the value it offers is resuming this month.

Parliamentary round-up

The new Parliamentary term has seen changes to the Shadow health team as well as questions on cancer referral waits and a debate on the role of GP evidence in assessing eligibility for disability benefits.

Remember to use BEAM to LMC to highlight the pressure you are under

Our BEAM to LMC mobile app, which enables you to tell us about the pressures you are under from commissioners and others, is proving popular. Make sure you check the app for push notifications.

Media and public affairs round-up

On 18 September Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell's comment on patient safety was covered by Doctors.net. On 9 August Dr Elliott Singer, one of our Medical Directors, was quoted in an Independent piece on NHS England plans for a last-minute delay in flu vaccinations. Our communications team also supported several practices with media enquiries over the last month.

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